HomeMy WebLinkAbout26. 19-612 NOVEMBER 26, 2019 19-612 RESOLUTION
(CARRIED LOST LAID OVER WITHDRAWN )
PURPOSE: APPROVE GREAT NEIGHBORHOODS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAMS FUNDING FOR MILLERS BAY SIGN DESIGN IN THE
AMOUNT OF $18,500.00
INITIATED BY: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
WHEREAS, the Common Council approved funds in the 2019 Capital
Improvement Programs (CIP) for public improvements to be undertaken as part of a
Great Neighborhoods Program; and
WHEREAS, staff is recommending the Millers Bay Sign Design Plan in the amount
of$18,500.00 be undertaken with 2019 CIP funds of the Great Neighborhoods Program
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh that funded activity/improvement of the Great Neighborhoods Program, as
noted above is hereby approved in the amount of$18,500.00.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper City officials are hereby authorized
and directed to take those steps necessary to implement said program. Money for this
purpose is hereby appropriated from:
Acct No. 323-0740-7216-63916 — Great Neighborhoods 2019
Oshkosh
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Alexa Naudziunas, Associate Planner- Planning Services
DATE: November 21, 2019
RE: Approve 2019 Great Neighborhoods Capital Improvement Program
Funding in the Amount of$18,550.00
BACKGROUND
The Great Neighborhoods Program provides residents the opportunity to originate
projects that enhance quality of life through strategic improvements to the public realm.
Projects are intended to improve the image, market, and physical conditions of Oshkosh
neighborhoods. Staff provided recognized neighborhood associations and groups
pursuing healthy neighborhoods the opportunity to apply for funding to support capital
improvement projects within their neighborhoods. In 2018, a total of seven projects were
submitted and staff recommended four projects for Common Council consideration. The
remaining three projects needed additional information gathered prior to being
submitted to the Common Council for consideration. This project is one of the 2018
submissions that required further research and consideration.
A description of previous projects and the current status is listed below for your review.
Previous Projects Status
Congress Avenue Tot Lot Improvements Scheduled Completion- Spring 2020
William Waters Plaza Construction Plans In Progress
George Washington Statue Lighting Complete
Jackson Street Neighborhood -Traffic, Safety,
Mobility and Improvement Study In Progress
Outdoor Exercise Equipment Scheduled Completion - Spring 2020
Rain Barrels Scheduled Completion -Spring 2020
Rainbow Memorial Park Trail-Engineering,
Design & Permitting Scheduled Completion-Winter 2020
Bus Shelter-Sawyer-Paine Neighborhood Complete
In 2019, the Common Council approved $250,000 within the City's Capital
Improvement Program for the Great Neighborhoods Program. And, in July 2019
Common Council approved funding for seven projects (RES 19-401) leaving a
remaining amount of$23,642.00.
ANALYSIS
The following project has been reviewed by resident leaders and City staff and are being
proposed to utilize Great Neighborhoods Program funding.
Projects Recommended:
1. Millers Bay Streetscape Plan Implementation
Short Elliot Hendrickson Inc. Sign Design $18,550.00
The Millers Bay Neighborhood Association is requesting funding to design a gateway
entrance feature or ground sign for their neighborhood. The sign contract has been
developed by SEH Inc. which is the same consultant who developed the
Neighborhood Streetscape Vision Plan. Staff has met with the Millers Bay
Beautification Committee to develop this project as the next step in the
implementation of the streetscape plan. The sign design is based on the Millers Bay
Streetscape Plan approved in 2017. The project review group reviewed this project in
2018 and thought that it was a strong project and a reasonable next step towards
implementation of the plan.
FISCAL IMPACT
Total Great Neighborhoods Funding Available $23,642.00
Total 2019 Great Neighborhoods Funding Requested $18,550.00
TOTAL REMAINING 2019 CIP DOLLARS $5,092.00
RECOMMENDATION
The project review group and staff are recommending approval of 2019 Great
Neighborhoods Capital Improvement Program funding in the amount of$18,550.00.
Respectfully Su mitted` Approved,
Alexa Naudziunas Mark Rohloff
Assistant Planner - Planning Services City Manager
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Lake Winnebago and Menominee Park through the neighborhood. Because
of this it has an important role as a gateway/terminus of both the park and
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By emphasizing the entry into the neighborhood,the plan stresses an
3 improved and articulated entry into the park. With the use of simple branding
elements such as low walls similar to what is shown in front of Emmeline Cook
Elementary School and a variation of the gateway treatments along Murdock,
this intersection will both welcome users to Millers Bay and Menominee Park.
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Simple improvements to Menominee Drive include narrowing the drive lanes to 32'between bumpouts and painting designated crosswalks
within the street. Simple and low stone walls could be incorporated to emphasize and enhance the architecture and identity of the
neighborhood. Reduced pedestrian crossing distance of Menominee Drive enhances pedestrian safety entering and exiting Menominee Park.
Similar to the gateway features, if the stone wall remain where shown,they would require approvals for placement within the right-of-way.
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